This commentary discusses the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the physical, emotional, and mental health on the healthcare workforce and outlines five high-priority actions at the organizational- and national level to protect the health and wellbeing of the healthcare workforce during and after the pandemic.  

… N. Engl. J. Med. … New Engl J Med … Physician burnout  can negatively impact not only …

… New Engl J Med … Physician burnout remains a critical threat to …

… Journal of graduate medical education … J Grad Med Educ … Resident work hour limits have been a controversial patient safety strategy. Discussing a recent adjustment to the duty hours requirements, this commentary outlines the process …

This retrospective cohort study found that the leading cause of death among resident physicians is cancer, and the second leading cause of death is suicide. Investigators note that there are fewer deaths overall and from suicide compared to age- and gender-matched general populations. They suggest monitoring and interventions to prevent burnout and provide support for medical trainees.

… sleep hygiene and decreased burnout after restriction of duty hours , but no improvement in educational or patient …

… The New England journal of medicine … N Engl J Med … This article summarizes the Accreditation Council for … while allowing more autonomy for senior trainees. … Nasca TJ, Day SH, Amis ES Jr; for ACGME Duty Hours Task Force. N Engl J …